8961 Flowers
Jerry Yarnell – Inspiration of Painting PBS Television Series

A vibrant cluster of blooming flowers bursts with color against a soft, neutral background, featuring warm reds, oranges, and yellows balanced by cool greens and delicate highlights. In this beginner level acrylic painting lesson, Jerry guides you step-by-step through creating this lively floral scene in a 63 minute session on an 18x24 canvas, capturing the energy and freshness of a garden in full bloom.

You’ll learn how to build floral compositions using layered brushwork and controlled color placement to create fullness without over-detailing each petal. Jerry demonstrates how to block in major shapes first, then refine them with dabbing and blending techniques to achieve a natural, organic look.

Special focus is given to painting petals, leaves, and stems with varied texture and color intensity, allowing the flowers to stand out against the softer background. You’ll also explore how to balance warm and cool tones to create depth and visual interest throughout the composition.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll gain confidence in painting floral subjects, handling color relationships, and creating depth through layering and contrast. This is an excellent project for beginners looking to develop their skills while producing a bright and visually engaging flower painting.